Wright, Alexis
Praiseworthy
- ISBN 13:
- 9781913505929
- author:
- Wright, Alexis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- And Other Stories
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 462
- Dimensions:
- 6 x 13.2 x 13.2 centimetres (0.6
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Praiseworthy, a novel by Alexis Wright, is a powerful exploration of identity, community, and the struggle for independence. In a small Aboriginal town, Cause Man Steel's vision for a national donkey transport scheme sparks outrage and division among the residents.
The story is marked by tragedy, as the death of Cause's eldest son sets off a chain of events that exposes deep-seated tensions and conflicts. Meanwhile, his wife Dance seeks refuge in her own dreams of escape, while their young son Tommyhawk pursues a disturbingly misguided path of self-discovery.
Told with vivid language and a keen eye for social commentary, Praiseworthy is a searing critique of oppression and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.